Falcons lose DB Collins for 10 games

Sunday

Aug 6, 2017 at 3:26 PMAug 6, 2017 at 8:08 PM

By JULIAKATE E. CULPEPPER Atlanta Journal Constitution

ATLANTA — Atlanta Falcons cornerback Jalen Collins has been suspended without pay for the first 10 games of the 2017 football season for violation of the NFL’s policy on performance-enhancing substances, the Falcons announced on Sunday afternoon.

Collins violated the NFL’s PED policy last season and was suspended for the first four games of the 2016 season.

Last season, Collins recorded 31 tackles and two interceptions.

Due to a coaching decision, the third-year defensive back out of LSU has been practicing with the Falcons’ third-team defense in training camp. Collins told media earlier in the week he had no issues working with the third-team.

On Sunday morning, Collins participated in training camp with the rest of the team.

Collins was selected in the second round of the 2015 NFL Draft by the Falcons.

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